{"product_id":"ho-50-high-cube-dd-plug-box-up-overland-301117","title":"HO 50' High Cube DD Plug Box, UP\/Overland #301117","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled and ready for your layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderbody with brake system details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for trouble-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement parts available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRailroad boxcars are perhaps not only the best-recognized pieces of equipment ever put into service but also one of the most identifiable symbols of the industry itself. During the early years of the industry, freight was hauled on simple flatcars or early gondolas. In Upstate New York was the burgeoning Mohawk \u0026amp; Hudson Railroad, the first chartered system in the United States which later became part of the New York Central, came up with the novel idea of covering its gondolas in 1833 since the railroad dealt with snow throughout much of the winter. The car’s development continued to improve over the years such as switching from basic wood construction with steel outside-bracing, within the same size specifications; 40 feet, a standard size employed by the American Association of Railroads (AAR). To better enhance crew safety, in 1968 the AAR legislated the removal of roof walks. The 40-foot boxcars needed to be “modernized” to adhere to the AAR mandate. This was to be completed by 1978 for cars in interchange service. Some of these cars had side and end ladders cut down, in some cases, modifications included lowering the brake wheel. What made boxcars great, at least in the eyes of the railroads, was, their ability to haul about anything! Railroads thrive on redundancy to maximize efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"secTog shadow\" id=\"prodHdr_specs\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"secTog\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\" width=\"99%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specName\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sttl\"\u003eCOUPLER STYLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specVal\"\u003eMcHenry Scale Knuckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specName\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sttl\"\u003eERA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specVal\"\u003e1970s - Present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specName\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sttl\"\u003eMinimum Age Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"specVal\"\u003e14 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn Roundhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43193229344981,"sku":"RND88094","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/2349\/4332\/products\/1903.jpg?v=1655062734","url":"https:\/\/www.eugenetoyandhobby.com\/products\/ho-50-high-cube-dd-plug-box-up-overland-301117","provider":"Eugene Toy \u0026 Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}